Android: Swiftkey is our favorite Android keyboard, and it's been getting better with consecutive updates. Now, the service is shedding its $4 price tag and going free for all users. In exchange, there's now an in-app "store" for more themes and personalization options.

Today's update also beings some new features, including a new default theme, emoji prediction, access to an optional number row at the top of the keyboard without having to switch layouts, and some improvements to that prediction engine we mentioned. As before, SwiftKey uses everything you type to learn more about the words you use, so it can offer better suggestions for the next word you plan to type. If you want, you can connect it with your email or social accounts so it can learn even more about your typing habits and word choices.

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Users who previously paid for the app haven't been forgotten: Paid users will get a free "premier pack" of 10 themes and customization options that's available in the store for $5. You can grab the latest version of the app at the link below.